The Penguins have fired the first salvo in earnest of their offseason, and I have to admit it’s a shocker.
According to a report first filed by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, the Pens acquired veteran forward Kevin Hayes from St. Louis along with a second-round pick in 2025 Entry Draft for “future considerations.”
To sum up our latest acquisition in Michel Therrien-speak, a big “soff” forward.
Just what we needed.
Such is the way of things in the ‘Burgh. While the Cup-winning Panthers provided a physical blueprint to follow, we continue on with our Milquetoast ways.
Maybe they should rename us the Lady Bings. Or better yet, the Pansies. We could switch to a nice, floral-print uniform. But I digress.
Once upon a time a reasonably productive offensive player, Hayes saw his numbers dwindle to a disappointing 13 goals and 29 points with the Blues last season. Mind you, this is a player who’s pulling down roughly $7.1 million a season for two more years. (Before you take a leap off the Fort Pitt Bridge, the Flyers are on hook for half of that.
